Workshop 5: Generosity Part of Principled Commitment: A Program for Unitarian Universalist Couples In This Section Introduction From Principled Commitment Let us be patient with one another,And even patient with ourselves.We have a long, long way to go.So let us hasten along the road,The road of human tenderness and generosity.Groping, we may find one another's hands in the dark. — Emily Greene Balch, Unitarian and Quaker, 1946 Nobel Peace Prize... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Principled Commitment Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 10 Activity 1: Check-in 10 Activity 2: Reflecting on Generosity and Gratitude 45 Activity 3: Abundance and Scarcity 20 Activity 4: Ritual of Connecting with Our Generous Selves 25 Closing 10 Alternate Activity 1: Faith in Action — Thank-You Cards 20... Spiritual Preparation From Principled Commitment Consider the guiding Principle for this session, "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part." Take some moments to reflect on ways in which you use your own gifts to respect the interdependent web.... Welcoming and Entering From Principled Commitment Materials for Activity Name tags Markers Sign-in sheet Pen or pencil An agenda of this workshop's activities on newsprint or a digital slide (see Preparation) Optional: Computer, digital projector, and screen Optional: Copies of workshop series schedule Preparation for Activity Using the... Opening From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Altar or centering table Cloth for covering altar or centering table Chalice and candle Matches or lighter Singing the Living Tradition hymnbook (at least one copy) Leader Resource 1: Order of Service - Generosity Preparation for Activity Prepare t... Activity 1: Check-in From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to take turns briefly sharing insights they have had since the previous workshop on dignity. Ask whether couples have noticed anything new about the way they relate to each other. If desired, you can move this activity along... Activity 2: Reflecting On Generosity And Gratitude From Principled Commitment Activity time: 45 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint Easel Markers Low-stick masking tape Newsprint sheet with prepared questions (see Preparation) Writing paper (at least one sheet per person) Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Optional: Music and music player (see... Activity 3: Abundance And Scarcity From Principled Commitment Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Writing paper (at least one sheet per participant) Pens or pencils Tables or hard surfaces for writing Preparation for Activity Set up tables, or find books or other hard surfaces for writing. Description of Activity Using these or similar words,... Activity 4: Ritual Of Connecting With Our Generous Selves From Principled Commitment Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Two-inch squares of blank paper (enough for every participant to have one, plus some extras) Pens or pencils A large fireproof bowl, chafing dish, or fireplace Matches or lighter Pitcher of water and/or fire extinguisher Optional: Music and a music... Closing From Principled Commitment Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of customized Taking It Home handout (see Preparation) Preparation for Activity Review the Taking It Home section of this workshop and decide which "Affection Connection" options you will encourage participants to do. Download the Taking It... Alternate Activity 1: Faith In Action - Thank-you Cards From Principled Commitment Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Blank greeting cards with plain fronts (see Preparation) Envelopes for cards Pens Art supplies for decorating the cards, such as construction paper, scissors, markers, glue, small letter stencils, glitter, and pictures cut from magazines Tables (se... Taking It Home: Generosity From Principled Commitment Affection Connection — Generosity Extend your exploration of generosity by trying one or more of these activities on your own. For Individuals: The Question of Money Money is one of the most powerful and emotion-laden symbols in our culture. Gratitude, generosity, scarcity, abundance — all the... Leader Resource 1: Order Of Service - Generosity From Principled Commitment Follow this Order of Service as you lead the opening of Workshop 5, Generosity. Welcome Chalice Lighting Principle Guided Meditation Reading Welcome Welcome participants. Explain that this workshop is devoted to the concept of generosity.... Leader Reflection and Planning From Principled Commitment With your co-leader, take some time after the workshop to evaluate the session and plan for future sessions. Consider these questions: What parts of the workshop seemed to engage the most people? Why? When did we seem particularly effective as co-leaders? Why?... Find Out More From Principled Commitment Krech, Greg. Naikan: Gratitude, Grace, and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection. Berkeley: Stone Bridge Press, 2002. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Principled Commitment NEXT: Introduction Download all of Principled Commitment (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.